@OnwardEdtech

Assistant Principal @ Willard Middle School. Advocate for student led learning and creation. Runner, reader, biker, and backpacker.

 Ashburn, VA
Joined August 2021
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.@JMUFootball in the last 10 years 📈 ▪️ 2016 FCS national champions ▪️ 2017 & 2019 FCS runner-ups ▪️ Joined FBS in 2022 ▪️ Earned spot in 2025 CFP
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@LCPSOfficial10 Sep 2025
Congratulations to Gum Spring Middle School, J. Michael Lunsford Middle School and Seneca Ridge Middle School on being named Schools of Distinction by the Association of Middle Level Education (@amle). This honor recognizes the schools’ commitment to young adolescent education and continuous improvement. In total, 10 LCPS middle schools have earned this recognition since AMLE began recognizing Schools of Distinction in 2022. lcps.pub/3Ij9eqh
Graphic congratulating the 2025 Schools of Distinction with logos for Gum Spring Middle School, J. Michael Lunsford Middle School Lions, and Seneca Ridge Middle School.

ALT Graphic congratulating the 2025 Schools of Distinction with logos for Gum Spring Middle School, J. Michael Lunsford Middle School Lions, and Seneca Ridge Middle School.

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What a morning! @LCPS_Mercer teachers celebrated their year of professional learning by having each of our three cohorts create a Graffiti Board to share their takeaways. A celebration it was🎉
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So proud of my friend and colleague @DiehlNikisha for being recognized as the LCPS Principal of the Year!
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Yesterday, we were honored to announce that Mercer's Principal, Nikisha Diehl, was selected as LCPS' 2024 Washington Post Principal of the Year nominee! We are so very lucky to have her leadership guiding our school community!
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I read this today..."The true value of an organization is measured by the desire others have to contribute to that organization's ability to keep succeeding, not just during the time they are there, but well beyond their own tenure." @simonsinek #FCMSWellbeing4All
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Thank you @valeriestrauss and @rickwormeli2 for continuing the grading conversation. I wonder if society put the same premium on learning that we do on the select, sort, rank and order perspective of grades if this conversation even makes sense. washingtonpost.com/education…

Analysis | Rethinking the way teachers assign student grades

Why some districts are moving away from the traditional 100-point grading system.

washingtonpost.com
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A big shoutout today to our bus drivers! We APPRECIATE you! #ONEVoice
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Tim Cavey@MisterCavey7 Aug 2023
The Canadian province of British Columbia has dispensed with letter-grades and percentages for all students in K-9 in favor of standards-based grading using proficiency scales. Interested? Here’s a great piece on the rationale and implementation. theconversation.com/why-b-c-…

Why B.C. has ended letter grades for younger students

Parents need to directly hear from teachers and administrators via open houses or parent advisory councils to lift the fog of confusion and concern surrounding this change.

theconversation.com
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Looking forward to checking this out! I’m sure it will be a source of optimism to kickoff days ahead! #TeachBetter #waledchat #edchat
Teach Better Team@teachbetterteam6 Aug 2023
Are you ready to kickstart your day with a burst of inspiration? We're thrilled to present "Teach Better Today," a dynamic daily morning show to support educators in reaching every single student. Rise and Shine with Teach Better Today at 7am ET!, starting on Aug 7th!
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It’s “adopt-a-teacher” season! Here is a link to my Amazon wishlist. Most of you are teachers, but if you’re not, and you feel so inclined, any donation is greatly appreciated. ✨❤️📚👨🏻‍🏫 amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/93…
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Handling the Crucial First Minutes of the First Day of Middle School edutopia.org/article/making-…
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Over $7000 has been raised since last night to help this little boy and his parents as they seek treatment. If you would share the fundraiser on your social media and/or consider donating, know that it will make a difference! #HelpHeath
Phil Strunk, M.Ed.@MrPStrunk28 Apr 2023
My best friend at work has a son that is fighting a challenging disease and our insurance unfortunately doesn’t cover treatment. Can you check out this fundraiser and donate or RT this so that we can help this beautiful family? gofund.me/c08efd0b

Donate to Help Heath Beat PANS, organized by Phil Strunk

Hear the story from Heath’s family: In mid January 2021, the week our youngest son Heath turned 8 ye… Phil Strunk needs your support for Help Heath Beat PANS

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Always the goal! – at Ashburn, VA
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Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math were prevalent at our second annual STEAM night! Passionate presenters engaged students in inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking to promote deeper learning and STEAM. Thank you to all those who came out! #buildingaLEGACY
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“Schools can’t go out of business, but they can become irrelevant for our students. Are we preparing them for their future?” @mradamwelcome THANK YOU for the inspiration, confirmation, & reflection tonight! Great keynote & #leadloudoun conference! @KidsDeserveIt @MrsCharlish
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Our January LEAD award recipients highlight exemplary instructional practices within our building! We are always so impressed by their continual love of learning. #ROARasONE
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Teacher leaders led Mercer teams through a co-teaching refresher as we approach the halfway point in our year. Through modeling, they showcased various co-teaching strategies and structures. #ROARasONE
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Kid scores 100% on a retest... Only given a 70%. For what possible justification do we put scores in the gradebook that do not match what a student knows? There is no average time to learn something. Punishing students for taking longer to learn something seems archaic
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MMS PTSA@mms_ptsa9 Dec 2022
Support Mercer PTSA by bringing the family out to the Wendy’s at 42035 Village Center Plaza in Stone Ridge, Mon., December 12. A 20% donation is given for any order when you mention Mercer Middle School PTSA to the cashier. #mms_ptsa #lcps_mercer #mercerspirit @LCPS_Mercer
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